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Job Opening: Patent Agent (Electrical / Computer / Physics)

Posted: Sunday, Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:00 am | Written by JobOrtunities™ Help Wanted | Comments Off
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The intellectual property group of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC is actively seeking an Electrical Patent Agent with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join the firm in its Alexandria, Virginia office.  Candidates for this position should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

The Firm’s electrical patent work includes protecting inventions related to the full spectrum of electrical engineering, computer science, business methods, optics, nanotechnology and other areas of applied physics.



Job Opening: Japanese Firm Seeks US Electrical Patent Attorney

Posted: Saturday, Mar 31, 2012 @ 8:00 am | Written by JobOrtunities™ Help Wanted | Comments Off
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ONDA TECHNO, a leading Japanese IP firm , is seeking a U.S. patent attorney with an electrical engineering background and at least five years experience of prosecuting patent applications.

The position offers the opportunity to learn about Japanese IP practice and to work with our major Japanese corporations.  State bar and patent bar registration is required.

The candidate will be stationed in our Tokyo, Japan office and his or her responsibilities shall include:

(1) Preparing, revising and checking English language patent specifications.

(2) Prosecuting US patent applications, as well as preparing invalidity, infringement, and search analyses.



Meet the USPTO’s New Administrative Patent Judges

Posted: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 @ 7:15 am | Written by Gene Quinn | 2 comments
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Teresa Rae, Deputy Director of the USPTO, herself a statutory member of the Board, speaks at the March 1 ceremony.

Earlier this month, on Thursday, March 1, 2012, the United States Patent and Trademark Office held a ceremony, welcoming 9 new Administrative Patent Judges to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.  The  oath of office being administered by Chief Judge Paul Michel (ret.) of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  For more on the ceremony see Patent Judges Sworn in at the USPTO.

You may have heard — the USPTO is hiring.  Not only is the USPTO actively hiring and searching for Administrative Patent Judges, but they are finding some extremely well qualified candidates to add to the ranks of those already serving.  With the permission of each of the new APJs, and the cooperation of James Smith, Chief Administrative Patent Judge, it is with pleasure that I share the bios of the newest APJs, each individually pictured with Rebecca Blank, Deputy Secretary of Commerce.

For those interested in applying see this job posting for Administrative Patent Judges.



Job Opening: Patent Agent with The Coca-Cola Company

Posted: Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 @ 11:52 am | Written by JobOrtunities™ Help Wanted | Comments Off
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The Coca-Cola Company, the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world, seeks a patent agent with 2 to 4 years of experience.

Reporting to the Patents Manager, the Patent Agent is responsible for assisting Counsel in developing and maintaining the Company’s patent portfolio in support of the Company’s business objectives. The individual is responsible for all aspects of the Company’s patent procurement activities, working closely and communicating effectively with scientific, technical, legal and business team members in the process. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, consult key stakeholders to determine the best filing strategy, prosecute and, where necessary, manage prosecution by outside patent counsel in support of that strategy. This individual will support Counsel and/or outside patent counsel in strategic counseling matters, including opinion work and enforcement matters. The individual will play an important role in monitoring competitive activity and patent filings.



Job Opening: Patent Agent/Attorney in Silicon Valley

Posted: Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 @ 6:28 pm | Written by JobOrtunities™ Help Wanted | Comments Off
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Our client seeks Patent Agent or Patent Attorney having a thorough knowledge in the area of thin film processing (e.g. in semiconductor / solar cell / LED). Will consider any previous experience as counting towards minimum 3-5 year requirement, whether gained in a law firm, an in-house position or as an independent contractor.



Job Opening: Chief Policy Counsel for Intellectual Ventures

Posted: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012 @ 2:35 pm | Written by Gene Quinn | Comments Off
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Intellectual Ventures and Invention Law Group, PC seek a Chief Policy Counsel. This position reports to the General Counsel. Working closely with other attorneys, business leaders and outside counsel, the Chief Policy Counsel will manage public policy issues related to invention rights and intellectual property, as well as other areas that significantly impact IV’s business, including tax, energy, science and technology and investment-related issues, in the U.S. and internationally. An ideal candidate will have substantive expertise in several of these areas, a significant understanding of and experience with U.S. legislative, administrative and judicial processes and organizations and international experience.



Job Opening: Patent Research Analyst

Posted: Monday, Jan 23, 2012 @ 5:08 pm | Written by Gene Quinn | Comments Off
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Global Patent Solutions, LLC (GPS) seeks to hire a patent research analyst with prior patent examiner or patent agent experience.

This is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill research position. Each project is unique and possesses a new challenge for you to tackle. The successful candidate must be able to assess and analyze the best way to approach a project.

If you can manage yourself, as micro-managing is not our style, and you are motivated to get results in a timely manner, this could be a great opportunity for you to learn and grow with a quality-driven company. Please visit our career section on www.globalpatentsolutions.com for complete job postings.

To apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume to gps-jobs@ipwatchdog.com.



Job Opening: Nationally Recognized Law Firm With Dynamic IP Practice Seeks Patent Prosecution Attorney

Posted: Thursday, Dec 8, 2011 @ 1:03 pm | Written by JobOrtunities™ Help Wanted | Comments Off
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Our client seeks a motivated patent prosecution attorney with 2-6 years of patent preparation and prosecution and client counseling experience in a law firm setting.  This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the marketplace.